Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School vs Gordon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School
Welland · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
Gordon Public School
Welland · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School Welland, Ontario | Gordon Public School Welland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #471 of 3,871 | #1203 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #471 of 3,871 | #1203 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 505 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 505 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 93.3% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 10% | 9% |
| Special education | 10% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Welland | Welland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/alexanderkuska/ | gordon.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 62.8).
- •Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (93.3% vs 78%).
- •Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 79.7%).
- •Gordon Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 505.
- •Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Gordon Public School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School better than Gordon Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 62.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School and Gordon Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Welland and Welland in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School: 505. Gordon Public School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School and Gordon Public School rank in Ontario?
Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School is 471st of 3,871 and Gordon Public School is 1203rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).